The Hi-Life

We were there just as it opened on a Friday morning and were the first people in the place for about 15-20 minutes. They have just started their spring menu which includes a delicious goat cheese scramble. Also, the potatoes are exceptional. Service was quick and our food came out fast. I have been there once before when it was very busy and service was still quick and our food still came pretty fast.

Phenomenal service in this new American eatery in what used to be the Ballard firehouse. From the old fire pole hanging from the ceiling, to the small brass fire fighter figures, and cavernous dining area, you are reminded of this restaurant's past. The drinks at the bar are top notch, and the good is equally delicious. A brick oven glows near the kitchen for pizza, and the menu takes on a seasonal approach. On Sundays they do a family style fried chicken dinner, but go early because they only have a limited amount and sell out fairly quick.

Great spot for a delicious breakfast inside a firehouse! The egg scramble was fantastic, and the fried potatoes were excellently seasoned and crispy. Shout out to Sergio, who was a great server and with a very pleasant attitude that made the experience that much better!

Great breakfast place . Good service , wait time may be inevitable and the food is yum! We went there for Sunday breakfast and enjoyed the experience . Ballard market is the image with fries on the side , oat meal is the second one, freshly squeezed orange juice was refreshing . Must try

Good food and great coffee! I got the special French toast with eggs and bacon. The sauce on the French toast was amazing. Not your normal toast, it was thick and didn't get soggy. The coffee was really great! The inside is like a family restaurant and more traditional. I'd definitely recommend.

Let me start off by saying that the building itself is nice, and pretty cool. My experience wasn’t that great. It started by being seated at the table, and noticing there are spiderwebs and dead bugs on the lamp. Then, I got my coffee cup, and there was lipstick on the cup.... our server was very nice and replaced the cup.. but the food was very mediocre. I was very unimpressed. Not only that, but the menu is totally bizarre. There are a bunch of “Hispanic” items on the menu, which is odd because the only culture in this place are the hard working cooks and staff in the kitchen. I wouldn’t recommend this palace if you’re going for a good meal.

Excellent spot for breakfast or lunch. We had a party of 9 come in for lunch and they were able to seat us immediately. They served both breakfast and lunch until 3. I got the chicken pot pie with a house salad and it was delightful. The pot pie was super thick and rich with a homemade biscuit topping, a generous portion but so ridiculously big that I couldn't finish it. The house salad was ok, it was just bib lettuce and croutons but nice to have some greens to compliment the rich dinner. Our group got a mix of breakfast and lunch and everything looked amazing. I tried a sip of the tomato basil soup and would have gotten a whole bowl of that with some crusty bread to myself. Overall A+!

Great ambiance. I usually go here for breakfast and can only say that their breakfast dishes are generally delicious. Girlfriend loves the biscuits and gravy. A fan of their enchilada stack. Coffee is also great.